Florida Statutes 782.072 – Vessel homicide
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“Vessel homicide” is the killing of a human being by the operation of a vessel as defined in s. 327.02 by another in a reckless manner likely to cause the death of, or great bodily harm to, another. Vessel homicide is:
(2) A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if:
For details, see Fla. Stat. § 775.082(3)(b) and Fla. Stat. § 775.082(3)(d)
(a) At the time of the accident, the person knew, or should have known, that the accident occurred; and
Attorney's Note
Under the Florida Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Felony of the first degree | up to 30 years | up to $10,000 |
| Felony of the second degree | up to 15 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 782.072
- person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
(b) The person failed to give information and render aid as required by s. 327.30(1).
This subsection does not require that the person knew that the accident resulted in injury or death.